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Finding ways to help from afar in the wake of natural disasters, like the Los Angeles fires, isn't always straightforward.Despite the best of intentions, people can sometimes do more harm than good by overwhelming local organizations with unneeded donations or inadvertently detract from relief efforts by making uninformed decisions about how to best donate or volunteer. And then there are the scams. The chaotic aftermath of disasters is a prime environment for scammers to set up fraudulent fundi

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Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images At this point, it’s pretty clear what Donald Trump wants from Mark Zuckerberg. But what does Zuckerberg, who has now gone to Mar-a-Lago twice since the November election, want from the President-elect?
That’s the question I’ve been asking sources in and around Meta over the last several days. They all described Meta’s relationship with the outgoing Biden administration as incredibly hostile. It’s safe to assume that Zuc

Roborock’s Saros Z70 looks set to be the first robot vacuum with an articulating arm to come to market. It’s designed to pick up light items like socks and tissues. (Not actual size) | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The VergeCES saw wild innovations from Roborock and Dreame and helpful upgrades from the rest of the pack, all of which are set to make 2025 a banner year for those who’d rather leave the cleaning to the robots.Read the full story at The Verge.

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Apple may have settled on iPhone 17 Air as the name for the rumored skinny iPhone that’s expected this fall, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter. He writes that the phone will be “a testing ground for future technologies,” including the tech that leads to the company’s first foldables.
The name wouldn’t be surprising — both the MacBook Air and iPad Air were the thinnest versions of their l

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Apple may have settled on iPhone 17 Air as the name for the rumored skinny iPhone that’s expected this fall, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter. He writes that the phone will be “a testing ground for future technologies,” including the tech that leads to the company’s first foldables.
The name wouldn’t be surprising — both the MacBook Air and iPad Air were the thinnest versions of their l

Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge It’s getting increasingly difficult to avoid AI when you open up your phone or laptop — as soon as I started this article in Google Docs, I was immediately offered some AI assistance to write it (which I didn’t take). And with the rollout of Apple Intelligence, that now applies to iPhones, iPads, and Macs, too.
But if you aren’t seeing much value in the Apple Intelligence features that have launched so far, you’re not alone:

The Cell BioPrint is designed to be used in retail spaces and dermatology offices.| Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge Las Vegas is punishingly dry. The arid winter air means I woke up on Day 3 of CES 2025 with a nosebleed, chapped lips, and ashy legs. This in spite of the fact I slathered myself with two pumps of a fermented bean essence, eye cream, moisturizer, and a lip mask. Staring at my face in the hotel mirror, I wonder if any of those products were doing what they’re supposed to &m

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 66, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy 2025, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, I’ve been reading about loneliness and Web3 scams and the future of procedural TV, watching Deadpool & Wolverine on an airplane like the director intended, rewatching Severance and Squid Game to get ready for the second seasons, eagerly awaiting the return of

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TL;DR: Live stream Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on YouTube TV, Peacock TV, or Sling TV.NFL Wild Card week continues with a matchup between the Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The two teams have both done great this season. The Commanders are second in their division, the NFC East, with a record of 12-5, while the Buccaneers are atop the NFL South division at 10-7.The Commanders beat the Dallas Cowboys 23-19 on Sunday, Jan. 5 and the Buccaneers beat the New Orlea

TL;DR: Live stream Sacramento Kings vs. Chicago Bulls in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Sacramento Kings head to United Center to face the Chicago Bulls in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are 19-19, which puts them in 11th place in the Western Conference. The Bulls are 18-20, which puts them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference.The Kings have won six consecutive games. The Bulls have won three of their last five games, and are coming off a win over the Washington Wizards

TL;DR: Live stream Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Philadelphia 76ers head to Kia Center to face the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Sixers are 15-21, which puts them in 11th place. The Magic are 22-18, which puts them in fourth place. The Sixers have lost three of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Magic have lost three of their last five games, and are coming off back-to-

TL;DR: Live stream New Orleans Pelicans vs. Boston Celtics in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The New Orleans Pelicans head to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics in a non-conference matchup. The Pelicans are 8-31, which puts them in last place in the Western Conference. The Celtics are 27-11, which puts them in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Pelicans have won three of their last five games, and are coming off a win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics have won thr

TL;DR: Live stream Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Milwaukee Bucks head to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks in an Eastern conference matchup. The Bucks are 20-16, which puts them in fifth place. The Knicks are 25-14, which puts them in third place.The Bucks have won three of their last five games, and are coming off three consecutive wins over the Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors. The Knicks have lost fo

TL;DR: Live stream Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles on YouTube TV or Sling TV.This Sunday, the Green Bay Packers play the Philadelphia Eagles in Pennsylvania in wild card week. The Packers are 11-6 for the season in NFC North, putting them second to last in their division. The Eagles are atop the NFC East at 14-3. The last time these two teams played, the Eagles won 29-34. The Packers lost their last game 24-22 to the Chicago Bears, while the Eagles won 13-20 against the New York Giants

TL;DR: Live stream Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Denver Nuggets head to American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks in a Western conference matchup. The Nuggets are 22-15, which puts them in fourth place. The Mavericks are 22-16, which puts them directly behind Denver in fifth place.The Nuggets have won three of their last five games, and are coming off a win over the Brooklyn Nets. The Mavericks have lost three of their last fi

TL;DR: Live stream Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills on YouTube TV or Paramount+ Essential.This Sunday, the Denver Broncos play the Buffalo Bills in the NFL Wild Card Round. The Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 5 with a final score of 38-0, while the Bills lost 16-23 to the New England Patriots the same day.The Bills are atop their division, AFC East, with a record of 13-4, while the Broncos are third in their division, AFC West, with a record of 10-7. Even though they beat

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TL;DR: Live stream Arsenal vs. Manchester United in the FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.There are a number of exciting matchups in the third round of the FA Cup, but Arsenal vs. Manchester United has got to be the biggest of the bunch. Manchester United look really poor right now, but they did win this competition last year. They'll be doing everything they can to turn the tide and surprise the home team.If you want to watch

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections today: Hints and answers

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, w

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve